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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Natasha's legacy becomes law

    ‘Natasha’s Law’ introduced to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public concern for nature reaches all-time high

    New national statistics show changes in how people use and relate to the natural environment.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Secretary of State Appoints NPAs and AONB Conservation Boards

    Secretary of State Appointments to National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defra chief scientist departs after seven years in post

    Defra CSA Professor Sir Ian Boyd marks his last day

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Theresa Villiers visits RSPB headquarters

    The Environment Secretary visited the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Sandy, Bedfordshire.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Regulations on the import of forestry machinery

    From 1 September 2019, machinery or vehicles that have been used for agricultural or forestry purposes will be subject to plant health regulations when imported from any third country.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public to have their say on the food system of the future

    British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • World Elephant Day: UK gives a helping hand to iconic mammals

    UK Government funding is successfully supporting the protection of elephants - helping local livelihoods, ecosystem function and global biodiversity

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Record-breaking year for hen harrier breeding

    It has been a record breeding season for hen harriers in England according to figures from Natural England.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Activation of Bellwin Scheme and cash boost for Whaley Bridge

    Local communities and businesses impacted by last week’s heavy rain and flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Air quality plan: letter requesting progress update

    Letters from the Environment Minister to City Councils on the progress of plans to improve air quality.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £2.5 million extra funding for farmers working together on environmental projects

    Fourth national round of funding for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens for applications.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge

    Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visited Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Shropshire

    The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed a new case of Equine Viral Arteritis in Shropshire

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Environment Secretary's speech at Countryfile Live 2019

    The Environment Secretary's speech at Countryfile Live which took place at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1 August 2019.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Plastic bag sales down 90% since introduction of 5p charge

    New figures show sales of single-use bags by England's seven biggest retailers continued to fall in 2018/19.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • RPA confirms overdue agri-environment claims have been fully paid

    Farmers and land managers receive full payments for their work under agri-environment schemes

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New UK border campaign warns of threat of African swine fever

    Defra announces new poster campaign warning holidaymakers of the risks around bringing contaminated pork products into the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Protect mangroves and help tackle climate change

    Environment Minister of State Thérèse Coffey marks International Day for the Conservation of Mangroves by calling for greater protection for mangroves.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New legislation to prevent harmful rose virus

    New legislation introduced to prevent harmful rose virus arriving in the UK

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government